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What is Universal Precautions?

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Treat all persons & bodily fluids as if they have or infected with HIV, HBV, and any other blood borne pathogen no matter who they are.

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What is Standard Precautions?

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Treating all bodily fluids, secretions, and excretions (with the exception of sweat) as infectious.

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What does OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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What is the purpose of OSHA?

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To protect workers and to maintain the safety of the workplace

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What is a Pathogen?

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An organism that can cause or produce a disease

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What is a Blood-borne Pathogen?

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Organisms that are found within the blood and bodily fluids that can cause/produce diseases

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What are the 3 most common Blood-borne Pathogens? Give the abbreviation and name.

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
HBV (Hepatitis B Virus)
HCV (Hepatitis C Virus)

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What are the bodily fluids which are considered infectious, according to Universal Precautions?

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A. Blood
B. Semen
C. Vaginal Secretions
D. Amniotic Fluids
E. Pleural Fluids
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What is Hepatitis B Virus (aka HBV)?

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Inflammation of the liver caused by the virus

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What are the 5 signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B Virus (aka HBV)?

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A. Jaundice
B. Dark Colored Urine
C. Tan Colored Stool
D. Anorexia / Weight Loss
E. Joint Pain
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What can prevent Hepatitis B?

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Receiving the Hepatitis B Vaccine

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If a patient were to receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine, certain information must be documented on their medical record. What are these 6 types of information?

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A. Date Given
B. Where Given
C. Who Gave
D. Who Made & Lot Number
E. Expiration Date
F. Adverse Reaction
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13
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How should the Hepatitis B Vaccine be given?

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Intramuscular

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What is recommended for patients who are allergic to Baker’s Yeast, and are looking to take the HBV Vaccine?

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It is recommended that they don’t receive the vaccine

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What schedule should the HBV Vaccine be given by?

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0, 1, & 2 Months

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What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (aka HIV)?

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A retrovirus that destroys the body’s immune system.

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What are the 4 signs and symptoms of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

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A. Anorexia
B. Dry Cough That Doesn’t Go Away
C. Fever
D. Diarrhea

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What is Hepatitis C Virus (aka HCV)?

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An inflammation of the liver caused by a virus

19
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What are 4 ways a person can spread the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to someone else?

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A. Oral, Anal, and Vaginal Sex
B. Sharing Dirty or Contaminated Needles
C. Neonatal Infection During Birth
D. Tattoos With Dirty Equipment

20
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What are 4 ways a Health Care Worker can expose the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

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A. Surgery
B. Venipuncture
C. CPR
D. Giving Shot

21
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What are Antiseptics?

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Chemical Agents used to kill microorganisms on the skin

22
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What are some examples of Antiseptics?

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A. Alcohol

B. Iodine

23
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What are Disinfectants?

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Chemical Agents used to kill microorganisms on work and equipment surfaces

24
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What is an example of a Disinfectant?

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Bleach

25
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What is the process of cleaning up a blood spill, if one should occur?

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A. Apply Gloves
B. (For Large Spills) Use Absorbent Materials & (For Small Spills) Mop It Up
C. Clean Area With 1 Part Bleach to 10 Part Water
D. Dispose of Towels / Absorbent Materials & Gloves in Biohazard Container

26
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What is Personal Protective Equipment (aka PPE)?

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Barriers worn to protect the eyes, nose, mouth, mucus membranes, skin, and clothing from blood and bodily fluid exposure

27
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What are three examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Give the name and purpose.

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A. Gloves (Protects Skin)
B. Mask (Protects Mouth, Nose, and Mucus Membrane)
C. Gown (Protects Clothes & Skin)

28
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How does one decide on which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to put on in a health care setting?

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It’s dependent on the work situation

29
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What is the order in which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be put on?

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  1. Gown
  2. Mask
  3. Goggles / Faceshield
  4. Shoe Covers
  5. Gloves
30
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What is the order in which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be taken off?

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  1. Gloves
  2. Goggles / Faceshield
  3. Gown
  4. Mask
  5. Shoe Covers
31
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How should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be removed and disposed of?

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They should be removed inside out

32
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What are Sharps?

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Sharps are anything that can penetrate the skin.

33
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What are some examples of Sharps?

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A. Needles

B. Broken Glass

34
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Sharps should not be?

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A. Broken
B. Bent
C. Removed
D. Recapped

35
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Sharps containers must be?

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A. Closeable
B. Leakproof
C. Labeled
D. Puncture Proof

36
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What is a Work Practice Control that is associated with Sharps?

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To stop or avoid using Sharps

37
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What should the Biohazardous Label be on?

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A. Sharps Containers

B. Specimens

38
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What is the procedure for handling broken glass?

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Use a Broom and Dustpan

39
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What is the incorrect way for handling broken glass?

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Picking it up by hand. NEVER DO THIS! >:|

40
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When are the two times you should wash your hands?

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A. After removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

B. Before and After Patient Care

41
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What method should be used if a needle should be recapped?

A

The Scoop Method

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